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What is the term for the practice of making false accusations, spreading the fear of communism, and increasing public censorship, named after a senator from Wisconsin?
Correct Incorrect McCarthyism----During the Korean War, Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed to have a list of communists in the government, although it was never proven. This led to a period of intense fear of communism and gained popularity for McCarthy among the public and hawks in Washington. However, McCarthy's influence dwindled after his confrontation with the US Army in 1954, and he died three years later, having lost most of his popularity and influence.